Sylomun Weah

Refugees - Poem by Sylomun Weah

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Driven by nightmares and fearsFrom the north to the westFrom the east to the southFor reasons known and not unknownOur plights told or untoldWith memories of ghastly experiencesThat play again and again in our mindsExcruciating and ghostly recollectionsMemories that permeate our very existenceWe stand at your doorsteps and knockProtection and not rejection, we askAssistance and not resistance, we need

Though disorientated, distressed, dejectedDisheartened, desperate, disillusionedDistracted and discouraged we may beOur humanity we boldly upholdOur rights to live, we exerciseOur hopes and courage, we maintainWeep not Refugees, be strong and be hopefulFor a home away from home, we seek